Posts Tagged ‘Vanessa Dominguez’

Study Guide: How to pass emissions test

by Vanessa Dominguez   – Due to new legislation, vehicles in Colorado are subject to an emissions test. Although there is no solution to help you with another tax, oops, ‘fee’ increase, a few self-checks on your vehicle will help assure your vehicle will pass the test the first time. Air Care Colorado provides tips for ensuring [...]

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Ride for twenty-five cents

Greeley/Evans reduces transit rates for the summerby Vanessa Dominguez  Tuesday, May 31, 2011 through Wednesday, August 17, 2011 children 19 and under will only be charged twenty-five cents to ride the city bus. Children five and under will  be free. Brad Patterson, transit service manager with the City of Greeley, said that the city does [...]

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Oldest Woman to row across the Atlantic visiting Colorado

By Vanessa Dominguez Saturday, June 4th,Coloridoans are invited to meet Dr. Suzanne Pinto,  the olderst woman to ever row across the Atlantic Ocean. She will be sharing the story of her journey at Ridgen Farm located in Fort Collins at : Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Share on Facebook

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City council suggests a tax increase

The roads are not the only thing that need repair By Vanessa Dominguez Tim Nash, Finance Director for The City of Greeley, presented City Council with several options to would free up money for road repairs. Nash stated that all ideas were either policy driven or ordinance driven. The proposed funding strategy will consist of [...]

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Easter Egg Hunt Fun

By Vanessa Dominguez Soon there will be scampering feet of all sizes on a hunt. A hunt for Easter eggs. Easter can be as unhealthy as Halloween or worse, depending on what you fill the plastic eggs with. There are many fun options  that will be good for the kids’  tummy as well as your pocketbook. [...]

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Website features local women “cheaters” too

Weld County offers free relationship classesby Vanessa Dominguez Do women cheat on their “significant other” as often as men do? Do cheating women get caught as often as men who cheat?  Why do women cheat?  These are all questions psychologists as well as men would like to know the answers to. In a past issue of The Gazette, we found over [...]

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Booty for sale

Available at local retail stores by Vanessa Dominguez A cultural phenomenon is re-defining once again what makes an attractive woman and in the process illustrating the human proclivity to emulate fame. In the past, American women with large backsides were considered fat and unattractive. These women were encouraged to diet and exercise in an effort [...]

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Find anyone’s credit score, address, shopping history

Website allows a peak inside people’s private informationby Vanessa Dominguez Want to spy on someone, find their address, religious information, shopping habits, credit score, value of their home and occupation? Would you like a map to someone’s home or find out how much that person spent last month? With websites such as Spokeo, there is no longer a [...]

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Is your husband seeking an affair? – check here!

Greeley/Evans residents found among the thousands on website that encourages infidelityby Vanessa Dominguez Facebook is now cited as a contributing cause of divorce in Texas in one out of five filings. How many break-ups are caused by online dating sites, including those that encourage infidelity? As previously reported in The Gazette, websites like ashleymadison.com boast [...]

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Three robbers caught in Cave Creek

Suspect chased near the scene of Officer Brownlees’ murder by Vanessa Dominguez Neighbors watch and wait as police block off entrances in and out of Cave Creek mobile home park. There is speculation of an armed robber being boxed in to the park and neighbors state, “Seems like every time they chase a criminal, they [...]

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When should your new love interest meet your children?

Why it’s important to waitby Vanessa Dominguez Being a parent is not easy by any means. Most people  start a relationship or marriage with the intention of having everlasting love and commitment. Then they face the challenges of pregnancy and children.  Unfortunately, some parents find it necessary to separate. Too many times, when this happens, the children [...]

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School closures due to weather

by Vanessa Dominguez Several schools will be closed February first due to weather conditions. It is suggested that animals be kept inside, even outdoor pets should be kept inside. The following is a list of closures: EATON SCHOOL DIST. RE-2 Greeley Moose Lodge- (Bingo Night Canceled) Greeley-Evans School District 6 Johnstown-Milliken RE-5J St. Mary’s Catholic [...]

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Many children go to bed hungry due to lack of food

How you can fight hunger in Weld County – by Vanessa Dominguez — – The 9th annual Stone Soup dinner to benefit Weld Food Bank will be held Saturday, April 30  6:00pm – 9:00pm at University of Northern Colorado Ballrooms 10th Avenue and 20th Street in Greeley, CO. We all remember the childhood fairytale about [...]

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Grocery store says mold is okay

By Vanessa Dominguez In the last few weeks, consumers in Greeley have reported a large number or blackberries or raspberries with visible mold on them being sold in several Greeley grocery stores. Are these berries safe to buy and eat? At one store we asked to speak with a manager, an employee named Doug, from [...]

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Putting lives at risk, many do it on a day-to-day basis

By Vanessa Dominguez Have you ever been on a relaxing drive, look in your rearview mirror and notice that someone is just inches away from your bumper? Many wonder, “Should I slow down or speed up?” In most cases, you are already going a friendly five or ten miles over the speed limit. Speeding up [...]

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Greeley sets pace when boosting Census response

By Vanessa Dominguez The City of Greeley was recognized by The Denver post and nationally as one of highest responding cities to the 2010 Census. In some areas of Greeley there was a 29 percent increase in the number of census responses. Washington called and asked what the city of Greeley was doing to maintain [...]

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Feeding your toddler solid foods

by Vanessa Dominguez You may be wondering when to start feeding your baby solid foods. By four to six months of age, your baby’s energy needs increase and she will need additional nutrients to keep her strong and healthy. Starting with baby cereal, a single or whole grain is recommended. You can mix the cereal [...]

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Two fatalities at Greeley Mall accident

By Vanessa Dominguez Rescue workers were called The Greeley Mall Saturday after a truck drove through a store window. There were reports of multiple people being pinned in, under, and around the vehicle following the collision. The incident occurred at Vision Works, an eyeglass store in the mall. The vehicle, a 2000 Chevy 4×4 seemed [...]

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Firework sales help local church

by Vanessa Dominguez There are two TNT fireworks stands in Greeley. One is off of 10th street in the Avanza parking lot and the other is off of Highway 34 next to Best Buy. These stands are owned by TNT, a fireworks company and sponsored by Journey Christian Church. On the day we stopped by, [...]

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Developing Good Sleep Habits

By Vanessa Dominguez When you have a new baby, the first thing you learn to live without is a lot of sleep. During the first months, your baby needs to eat every few hours, making it hard to get a restful night’s sleep. However, there are ways to get your little bundle of joy on [...]

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So many BBQ’s so many calories

By Vanessa Dominguez The 4th of July holiday will be here in a blink of the eye. The Greeley Stampede had its opening night Tuesday June 22; there are more weddings in June than any other month. What do all of these events have in common? Delicious mouth watering foods and calorie packed treats and [...]

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Toddler Anatomy Lessons made fun

By Vanessa Dominguez Will your toddler bring you a toy if you ask for it by name? Does he ask for things by pointing? These are signs he is ready to play the name your body part game. There are several fun ways you can teach him the names and location of his body parts. [...]

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Council votes to smoke out Marijuana in Greeley

By Vanessa Dominguez 93,000 people in Colorado applied for a medical marijuana license last year in Colorado. Contrary to what many think is as trendy as the Starbucks wave,  law enforcement and city officials view medical marijuana dispensaries as creating many new problems for law enforcement and zoning. Accordingly, the city council voted to ban [...]

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City water main break-fire department testing nearby

  By Vanessa Dominguez   Last Thursday afternoon traffic on 29th St west of 23rd Ave had to be redirected due to a break in a city water main. Several businesses in the area were without water for more than 2 hours, while city crews worked feverishly to repair the break.  Earlier in the day, in [...]

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Mile High Music Festival gets national attention

By Vanessa Dominguez, For the Greeley Gazette The Mile High Music Festival will be held at August 14th and 15th at The Fields at Dicks Sporting Goods Park, 9 miles from downtown Denver. This two day festival is packed with many big name bands including Dave Matthews, Train and Weezer. The festival has been nicknamed [...]

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Greeley mother celebrates 103 years

By Vanessa Dominguez, For the Greeley Gazette As Mother’s Day approaches we are reminded of that special person who gave us life, our mother. Without a mother none of us would be here. Being a mother is not just about giving birth, but the most  rewarding, yet challenging career in life. As Jane Sellman put [...]

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Protecting your baby from insect bites

By Vanessa Dominguez, For the Greeley Gazette Spring  time is when most bees and bugs are out and ready to bite. Some bug bites can be dangerous or even fatal. However, most are just a nuisance. Prevention is the key. Babies are an easy target for any insect as they generally have sticky fingers, snacks [...]

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Rumors about Kayleah Wilson’s body being found

By Vanessa Dominguez, The Greeley Gazette 12 year old Kayleah Wilson has been missing since Sunday, March 28, 2010. She was last seen by family members when she left her home Sunday for a birthday party. There are reports of her being seen after she left her home where she was spotted near The Greeley [...]

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How to improve your little one’s language skills

By Vanessa Dominguez, The Greeley Gazette When your baby makes her first cooing sound it can be a magical moment. This is the beginning of her language journey and you can help her along the way. The first form of communication you and your baby will have is learning her cries. She will have a [...]

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Frontier Academy receives $92,280 grant for Green Roof

by Vanessa Dominguez for the Greeley Gazette Frontier Academy, a Greeley charter school, was recently selected from over 1,100 schools to receive  a $92,280 grant from State Farm Insurance.  The grant will be used to build a cutting edge “green roof” on the school. The state of the art “green roof” will eventually cover the [...]

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Weld Food Bank helps families in need

By Vanessa Dominguez The Greeley Gazette Last year the Weld Food Bank provided Weld County residents with 8.1 million lbs of food.  According to a recent study, hunger and food insecurity are on the rise in Colorado, which may mean that the food bank will see more clients in the coming months. People from all [...]

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Greeley City Council discusses bring a trolley system to Greeley

By Vanessa Dominguez The Greeley Gazette Greeley Downtown Development Authority and two city staff members visited Little Rock Arkansas this week to analyze their trolley system. The city is exploring the idea of bringing a trolley system to Greeley. The team that visited Little Rock consisted of: Tom Norton, Mayor Joel Hemesath, Public Works Director [...]

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Grocery Store Games make shopping at any store fun with your little one

By Vanessa Dominguez The Greeley Gazette Visiting the grocery store with your infant or toddler can be fun with a little bit of Pre-planning and confidence. The goal is to prevent the dreaded scenario, your little one kicking and screaming while others around give you “the look”. You can’t put the groceries back as it [...]

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Reward of $20,000 now offered for Kayleah; Greeley citizens are asked to read handout below

By Vanessa Dominguez The Greeley Gazette At a press conference held Thursday, April 15th  Greeley’s Chief of Police Jerry Garner and Special Agent Davis of the FBI gave updates on the search for Kayleah Wilson. The case is still active and there will be searches tomorrow and this weekend. The FBI is still receiving leads, [...]

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When your baby starts teething

by Vanessa Dominguez for The Greeley Gazette Your baby’s first tooth should appear between four to seven months. Before a tooth appears you may notice fussiness, fever and drooling which are all signs of teething. When the first tooth appears you may notice a decreased appetite or difficulty eating. This is due to pain associated [...]

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